Eliot and Merin
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April 20, 2026
It’s 1977 All Over Again!
Patty Graduation, 1976, Bettendorf High School Well... close to 1977, these pics from a year before / to year after Fur babies! (Dogs, ICYMI). Featuring "Liz" the Beagle - not…
November 18, 2025
Just plain full of hot air…
Preparing for launch with Cielo Balloons Temecula, we hopped into the basket still wondering what we had got ourselves into now...!! Just one last hug.... All of a sudden we…
June 17, 2024
Epic Day in the Highlands!
We had an epic day yesterday! An over 12 hour trip to the highlands! Here is the private school jk Rowling taught English at and her inspiration for Harry Potter.…
February 24, 2024
St. Margaret’s Chapel at Edinburgh Castle
St. Margret's church is the oldest building in Edinburgh from the 10th century. It's the only original building remaining from the original castle. Sights included the room where Mary Queen…
February 22, 2024
Family Members Noted at Edinburgh World War I Memorial
Both William and Henry Philip are our (maternal) grandfather's brothers. Draft letters and obituary are available (coming soon!) saying they died in WW1 in France. The Philip family is from…
February 22, 2024
Storming the Castle!
The entryway to the castle, via secure, narrow passageway. Today's preparation to 'storm the castle' presents a rather casual affair in modern times.
February 22, 2024
A view outside the hotel window – across from the National Portrait Gallery
Here is the view outside our window- the national portrait gallery. We are in a great spot!
February 22, 2024
Breakfast in Scotland
Oatmeal and toast with beans, authentic Scottish breakfast. Uncle Tim loved it! The modern breakfast looks absolutely delicious!
February 22, 2024